Hingham Awarded Over $112K for Potholes, Road Repair

The award is part of the state's Winter Recovery Assistance Program.

Are Tolls Coming to Route 3 in Hingham?

A new proposal could see the creation of a toll lane on Route 3.

Winter 2015 Beacon Hill Update

State Rep. Garrett Bradley update on legislation, issues and more

Hingham Business Council to Host the Town's First PizzaPalooza March 25th

Hingham's First PizzaPalooza will benefit SNAP

Hingham Town Meeting Article Looks to Ban Single-Use Checkout Bags

If approved, single-use checkout bags would be banned in Hingham with some exceptions.

Police Log: Rock Though Window, A Punch and Stolen Credit Card, and More

The following is from the Hingham Police Department. Where arrests and charges are mentioned, they do not imply conviction.

New Mass. Laws for 2015: Minimum Wage Hike, Wine Deliveries, Hold-Open Gas Clips

These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.

Town Working to Solve Geese Issues at Bathing Beach

Spraying and egg addling will take place to address the issue of geese at Bathing Beach.

Three Hingham Residents Named to Baker's Transition Team

Governor-elect Charlie Baker has selected three Hingham residents to serve on his schools transition team.

Coakley Concedes; Baker Officially Wins Governor's Race

The governor’s race was one the closest statewide results in recent memory.

Results: No Winner in Tight Governor's Race Yet

With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting, some media outlets are projecting Charlie Baker the winner. But Coakley is not conceding.

RESULTS: Vote to Repeal Massachusetts Casinos

State legislators passed a law allowing three casinos and a slots parlor in 2011. On Tuesday, it was voters turn to decide.

WATCH: Charlie Baker's Closing Argument: "Remarkable State"

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Massachusetts Tops States in Political Involvement, Study Shows

A personal finance social network analyzed the 50 states and Washington, D.C., to find out which states are the most politically engaged.

Baker, Coakley Go Toe to Toe

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

In Massachusetts Politics, Welcome Back to the 1990s

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Race for Governor Heats Up

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Terms of Endearment Can Get You in Trouble on Campaign Trail

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Gubernatorial Candidates Fight for Women's Vote

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

An Election Night Recap

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Deborah B. Goldberg of Brookline wins Democratic Primary for State Treasurer

Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November

Coakley, Baker Win State Primary; Will Face Off for Gov. in November

Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night.

Results: Healey Wins Democratic Nomination for Attorney General

With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.

$3 Million in State Money Available to Fight Coastal Effects of Climate Change

Two new grant programs were announced by the state government on Tuesday that make grant money available to coastal communities.

Summer Harvest on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Governor Patrick Signs Gun Safety Legislation

The new bill is part of the goal to create safer communities throughout the state.

Buckets of Ice Water and a New Office for the Governor

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Migrant Children Not Coming to Massachusetts After All

Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.

Wheeling and Dealing on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Should Massachusetts Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is our state next in line?

Stephen Lynch Part of Congressional Delegation to Ukraine

The bipartisan group will also be visiting Israel.

Coakley Up Big on Baker in New Gubernatorial Poll

Suffolk University/Boston Herald survey has AG leading by 13 percent.

State Task Force Lays Out 44 Recommendations to Curb Gun Violence

The Massachusetts Coalition to End Gun Violence issued a report Monday calling for stricter gun laws in the Commonwealth.

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

20 Medicinal Pot Dispensaries to Open in Massachusetts

The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.

Poll: Coakley Leads Baker in Mass. Governor's Race

She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.

Barry Finegold Announces Candidacy for State Treasurer

Several colleagues spoke on behalf of Finegold during a Wednesday event in Hyde Park.

Feds Allege Bare Cove Park Problems, Hingham Officials Respond

Hingham officials say the issues are overstated, the Globe reports.

Patrick Announces Plan to Clean Up State's Child Welfare Department

The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.

Do You Agree That Massachusetts is One of the Best States?

A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.